Actress-comedienne Tuesday Vargas responded to online criticism after she was mocked for hosting a bingo event at a hotel, emphasizing that there is dignity in honest work.
The backlash came after Vargas shared her experience on Facebook, where some users ridiculed her for accepting a hosting job for a bingo event, with others leaving laughing reactions on her post.
“Pinagtatawanan ng 208 na tao sa isang post ang pag hohost ko ng BINGO. Ang ganda nu’ng event kaya kasi ang daming mababait na loyal customers ng hotel na kinausap talaga ako after ng show,” Vargas said.
She highlighted the positive reception she received from attendees, particularly mothers who appreciated her performance.
“Mga mommy na nagsasabi napapasaya ko sila at pinapalakas loob ko na lumaban. Pero imbes na masaya kayo para sa akin nakuha nyo pa akong libakin at pagtawanan? Ni nde binasa ang back story ko about it, walang interest sa life story mo ke nakaka inspire yan or what. Basta ang goal nila sirain ang buhay mo,” she added.
Addressing critics who belittled her work, Vargas defended her profession and underscored the importance of earning through dignified means.
“Bakit ikinakahiya nyo ang trabaho ko? Ako nga may dignidad akong humaharap sa tao dahil yang hiya hiya ay di nakaka bili ng bigas,” she said.
Despite the criticism, the actress maintained that she remains proud of her work and will not be shamed by detractors.
“So tawagin nyo na ako kung anong gusto nyo. All I know is that I am good at my job and I love what I do, I will forever be grateful for it. You will not succeed in making me feel ashamed of my hustle. Maninindigan ako laban sa inyo kasi lagi nyo akong kinukulata ng batikos habang kayo mismo nag darahop sa hirap. Hindi po ako ganyan. Nanay ako at paparaan ako para sa mga mahal ko, kaya kayo na pinagtatawanan ako ang masasabi ko ay WALA KAYONG 100k! Hahaha!” she said.
In the comments section of her post, Vargas revealed that she earned P100,000 for hosting the bingo event.
Prior to the controversy, Vargas had also addressed potential criticism about her work, reiterating her stance on the value of honest labor.
“Ngayon, if iba-bash niyo na naman ako at sasabihin na, ‘Ay, ano ba ‘yan, host na lang ng Bingo.’ Aba, ay bakit po? Never naging LANG ang trabahong ginagawa nang may dignidad. Respect the hustle, guys. Maayos, marangal at malinis na pera ito,” she said.
“Sana i-divert niyo sa flood control ang inis niyo kesa sa akin na wala namang masamang hangarin, trabaho lang ang hanap. Kaya maging masaya na lang kayo para sa isang magulang na tulad ko na ang tanging hangad lang ay kumita para sa pamilya,” she added.
Vargas had earlier expressed her need for projects and work opportunities. Following her post, she has since taken on various hosting gigs, including children’s parties.
